Battle of Amritsar (Sikh)
The Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, ordered a military assault of one of the most significant and historic sites, the Harminder Sahib (Golden Temple). Prior to the attacks, the […]
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Trinity Sunday (Catholic)
Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost to honor the Holy Trinity—the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Catholic)
It is a Solemnity, also known as Corpus Christi – a Feast of the highest rank in the Catholic Church – honoring the Holy Eucharist, with a special emphasis on […]
Martydom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji (Sikh)
Guru Arjan Dev was the fifth Sikh Guru and the first Sikh martyr who gave the ultimate sacrifice standing for freedom. In 1606, the Mughal Emperor, Jahangir, ordered that Guru […]
Sacred Heart of Jesus (Catholic)
It is a Solemnity – a Feast of the highest rank in the Catholic Church – celebrating the love of Christ for all humankind. It is celebrated the Friday after […]
Feast of Sts. Peter & Paul (Catholic)
Feast celebrating the martydom of two of the most important apostles, the founders of the Christian Church. More Information
Asalha Puja (Buddhist)
Asalha Puja means to pay homage to the Buddha on the full moon day of the 8th lunar month (approximately July). It commemorates the Buddha's first teaching: the turning of […]
St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin (Catholic)
Informally known as Lily of the Mohawks. First Native American saint in the United States. It is said that after her death, the marks on her face from her smallpox […]
Pioneer Day (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Pioneer Day commemorates the day the pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley. Festivities include a parade (Days of '47), games, concerts, speeches, rodeos, etc. More Information Holiday Greeting: Happy Pioneer […]
Waqf al Arafa (Muslim)
This is the 9th day of the pilgrimage to Mecca, where pilgrims gather on the mountain plain of Arafa to pray for forgiveness and be thankful for their blessings. Muslims […]
